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AREAS OF PRACTICE
 Auto / Car Accidents
Catastrophic Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Motorcycle Accidents
Nursing Home Injuries
Personal Injury
Product liability
Real Estate
Train Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Workers' Compensation
Wrongful Death
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The motorcycle accident claims and settlement
attorneys at the Eschmann & Pringle P.A.
are dedicated to serve their clients in Kansas, including the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, Eudora, DeSoto, Manhattan, Wamego, Junction City, Abilene, Salina, Emporia, Council Grove, Lyndon, Osage City, Ottawa, Paola, Burlingame, Burlington, Seneca, Sabetha, Marysville, Hiawatha, Holton, Lenexa, Olathe, Kansas City, Overland Park, Leawood, Merriam, Shawnee, Gardner, Atchison, Lansing and Leavenworth, and the communities that make up Shawnee, Douglas, Jefferson, Jackson, Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie, Geary, Riley, Dickinson, Saline, Morris, Lyon, Osage, Coffey, Franklin, Miami, Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Brown, Nemaha, Marshall, Doniphan and Atchison counties.
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Motorcycle Accidents l Frequently Asked Questions
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" Contact a Kansas motorcycle accidents lawyer representing clients in Lawrence, Kansas today to schedule your free initial consultation." |
Risks
The statistics in motorcycle accidents are daunting. In the latest data from 2006, just released from the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA), the fatality rate for motorcycle accidents are almost 72 percent. That is an increase of almost 30 percent over the past 10 years. In most of the crashes, 40 percent, the other vehicles were turning left while the motorcyclist was going straight, overtaking or passing the vehicle. In 26 percent of the crashes, both vehicles were going straight.
It may be thought that it is younger motorcycle drivers are the ones in accidents. In actuality, 68 percent of motorcyclists in accidents were over 30 years of age. It is also not dirt bikes, or other small cycles 500 cc or less that have accidents. It is also easier to speed on a motorcycle. Over 26 percent of motorcyclists in accidents had prior speeding convictions.
Riding a motorcycle requires more caution, skill and additional care of the cycle itself. NHSTA reports that in 2006, approximately 1,658 motorcyclists were saved because they wore helmets. Almost 16 percent of those that died in motorcycle accidents would not have died if they had worn helmets. Riding a motorcycle takes skill, physical agility, and alertness.
Knowing your bike, how it reacts, and taking additional caution in various weather conditions is important. Road hazards such as pot holes, oil slicks, puddles, etc. are more dangerous to a cyclist than passenger vehicles. Ensuring your cycle is in optimum working condition is also essential. If your either of your wheels are out of alignment, higher speeds could cause wobbling, causing an accident. This may be attributed to the manufacturer also.
Due to all of the variations and causes of accidents involving motorcycles, it is imperative that if you or a loved one were injured, contacting an experienced personal injury attorney is essential to protect your rights.
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